Frank Lucas, the Harlem drug kingpin made famous by Denzel Washington‘s portrayal of him in the 2007 movie “American Gangster,” is in trouble with the feds yet again!

This time, the 81 year old “gangster,” who once ran a billion-dollar business smuggling heroin before going straight, faces possible jail time after defrauding the U.S. government out of $17,300.

It was just a little over a year ago that Lucas’ ex-wife, 70 year old Julianna Farrait, was busted selling cocaine in Puerto Rico, claiming she missed the fast pace, high-life of the drug world.

I guess you’re never too old to commit federal crimes huh?

Details about Lucas’ newest federal case below… Continue Reading…